The Finance Committee meets each month on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.  The committee is made up of:
Marty Gallagher, Chairman
David Nowland, Church Council Treasurer
Eric Sato
Eric Gibson
Mark Lovdjeff
Michael Hitchingham
Sue Gearica, Finance Manager
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FINANCE REPORT

• The Finance Committee continues to meet monthly throughout the year to review the financial statements, cash flow, special expenditure requests, and communication between Stewardship, Staff, and Church Council.
• The success of the pledge drive for 2023, Stewardship For All Seasons,  led to $5,700 to be disbursed between the 3 Stewardship goals, plus a match of $5,700 from the General Fund.  This will be disbursed as directed by the Finance Committee/Church Council.  
• Sunday morning offerings have been lower than previous years, however, the electronic giving of checks or Tithely online has increased to over 65% of General Fund offerings.  Black boxes located outside both Worship Center doors are available for depositing envelopes, checks, or cash.
• The Finance Committee reviews the upcoming capital expenditures twice a year in conjunction with the Building and Grounds Chairperson, Dave Bowman.  
• Gifts of stock have been received and are held at our broker earning dividends and other interest income.
• Beginning January, 2024, we will move to a calendar year fiscal year in order to keep a better comparison of pledged offerings and actual offerings received.  This will allow us to calculate better metrics of growth or changes in giving.

The Finance Committee extends their thankfulness to those who continue to give to the Joy! mission with their gifts of generosity, many above and beyond their annual pledge.  Your timely gifts allow a steady cash flow in order to pay the hills and valleys of expenses. 

Thank you, Joy!, for your continued generosity.

The Finance Committee   
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